Peterson Elementary School Assistant Cook

Peterson Elementary School; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Elementary School in Klamath Falls, Oregon is seeking an Assistant Cook to support daily meal preparation and service for students and staff. The role includes kitchen cleanup, equipment care, and adherence to safety procedures under supervision of the food service supervisor.

Position requires reliable attendance and teamwork. The role is full-time, 7.5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with hourly wage in the range of $18.37–$20.68.

Qualifications

• Experience in school food service preferred.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and district policies.
• Good communication and teamwork in a school kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily food preparation and serving duties.
• Assist with replenishing supplies during meals.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe food handling.
• Assist in inventory checks and stock organization.
• Support head cook and supervisor as needed.

Job description

Peterson Elementary School Assistant Cook

KLAMATH COUNTY SD Peterson Elementary School - Klamath Falls, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 5973396

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Under supervision of a food service supervisor, employee performs a variety of routine duties related to the production and serving of food to students and staff in a school center. Employee performs routine cleaning of kitchen facilities and equipment on a daily/regularly basis. Work can be performed on a relatively independent basis under a fixed time schedule each day. General supervision is received from the head cook or designee for the center. Employees in this position need to have skills which include ability to communicate and work effectively with fellow workers, knowledge of related food preparation duties, professionalism, organization, and problem solving. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets. Responsibilities include student safety and security. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Necessarily Limited To)

• 1. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• 2. Assist in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner. Often responsible for the preparation of a particular dish or baked product.
• 3. Assist in regularly replenishing the supply of foods during meal services periods including dishes, trays and utensils.
• 4. Assists in the daily clean- up of the kitchen and service areas. Clean-up of dining dishes and pots and pans.
• 5. Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by head cook and/or supervisor.
• 6. Assists in the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
• 7. Assumes duties of absent cook manager as assigned.
• 8. Works cooperatively with the Food Services Supervisor, cook manager, building administrator and staff as requested.
• 9. May assist cook manager with staff training.
• 10. May assists cook manager in ordering, inventory and checking of freight and putting away delivered items to their proper location.
• 11. May determine and report to the cook manager the quantity of food and supplies needed for meals for upcoming weeks.
• 12. Attend appropriate in-service training when scheduled by the administration.
• 13. Check students in breakfast and/or lunch lines carefully and utilize school computer tracking system.
• 14. Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter.
• 15. Maintains the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• 16. Performs related duties as required as but are not limited to: washing/peeling/cutting of vegetables, preparing recipes, washing dishes and assisting the cooks with simple cooking duties when needed.
• 17. Transports food in a safe, efficient manner.
• 18. Responsible for checking that all equipment is turned off at the end of the shift and locking up and securing kitchen area.
• 19. Additional duties as assigned by principal or supervisor.

180 Days/Year

7.5 Hours/Day

$18.37-20.68/Hour

Position Type: Full Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Detwiler , Nutrition Supervisor
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]